Annapurna Circuit Trek Solo

Useful Information

BEST TIME TO TREK:

March – April – May (Spring Season):

This is the best time to do the trek. The weather is good during the trek. Spectacular views of the Lamjung Himal, Annapurna II, Annapurna III, Annapurna IV, Pisang Peak, Chulu Peak, Gangapurna, Tilicho Peak, Thorong Peak, Mt. Dhaulagiri, Tukche Peak, Dhampush Peak, Nilgiri Himal and many smaller white snow-capped mountains.

The temperatures will be increasing from the middle of March and with blue skies, white snow-capped peaks will be seen on occasion. So many travelers often succeed in their climbs during this time. On the way, the Nepalese national flowers will blossom in red, white, and pink, along with luscious green and dense forests.

June – July – August (Summer/Monsoon Season):

If you would like to do this trek between June and August, it is summer/monsoon season. Summer season falls at the end of June until August. This time is the hottest and rain falls with a variety of vegetation blossoming during this season, the valley will be green and have a different view than the spring and autumn seasons. While you are going to travel during the summer season you have to be more careful with trekking trails, it might be muddy and slippery. It will regularly rain and be the hottest during this season.

The temperature during the day will be 15 to 25°C, but it will get colder at night and in the morning; the temperature will be less than 8°C, and most of the morning will see a blue sky with white snow-capped mountains.

September – October – November (autumn season):

Another best time for this trip. This season is the peak for trekkers due to the good weather conditions. As the monsoon season slowly ends, the best trekking climate sets itself. The temperature will go up to 15 degrees in the daytime and, at night, down to 3 to 5 degrees. This time is when travelers relax with natural views and culture. It is highly recommended as the best time to go to Tilicho Lake via the Annapurna Thorong La Pass journey.

December – January – February (Winter Season):

The winter season trek to the Annapurna circuit is as famous as the March – April – May to September – October – November season. The places along the trek will be cold during the winter season but at that time it will be an amazing trip. The temperature of this trek can be as low as -10°C which tempts travelers to visit this region. It might snow and the ground will be covered in snow on the trails.

The coldest time starts from December until early February; after February, the climate will slowly get warmer, with temperatures dropping to -2°C to -5°C at high altitudes. While the sunny, daytime gets warmer and the sky is blue with stunning views of all the Himalayas.

Accommodations during the Trek:

The accommodations during the trip are all basic twin and shared. Our local trekking guide team leader will be managing a beautiful common room. If possible he will try to manage the best room with attached bathrooms. About the attached bathrooms it’s difficult to get in the Himalayan regions; in, most of the mountainous areas they have just common rooms and we must share the toilet and bathroom with other clients. Single rooms are available in the lower altitude Himalayan regions. But it is not possible to get a single room in the higher elevations; you must share with other people.

Meals:

As well as during the trek, all kinds of meals will be provided in the Annapurna region, you can take pleasure in Nepalese traditional foods like Nepali Dal Bhat and many typical foods are available in this region. They also have special menus; you can choose from several kinds of European, Italian, Chinese, and Indian foods available during the journey.  

Breakfast:

You can choose from the menu for your breakfast: options such as French toast with jam, honey, and butter; muesli; oatmeal; corn flakes; cereal, hash browns, any style of eggs you would like, Gurung bread, Tibetan bread with jam, honey and peanut butter; pancakes; puffy, and round tsampa porridge; and chapatti with any kind of tea.

Lunch:

Lunchtime; you will have the opportunity to enjoy delicious food specials like: Thukpa, vegetable noodle soup, chicken noodle soup, mushroom soup, and fried vegetables. Cheese potatoes, vegetable eggs fried noodles, and eggs. Vegetable fried macaroni, momo (dumplings), and eggs. Vegetable fried rice, Nepali Dal Bhat set (Dal Bhat power 24 hours), and many more items.

Dinner:

You can choose from a menu that’s similar to the options you had at lunch break time: stews, pizza, thukpa, fried noodles, noodle soup, macaroni, fried potatoes, fried rice, momo (dumplings), spring rolls, Dal Bhat set, spaghetti and many more items.

Safe Drinking Water:

In the Annapurna region, you will get normal water from the tap or river. This water must be purified using purification medicine or a filtering hand pump; boiled and bottled water is available at lodges. While hiking in the mountain regions, you should normally drink 4 to 5 liters a day.

Travel insurance:

Travel insurance is compulsory to join an adventurous journey in the Nepal Himalayas. We do not sell travel insurance here; we would be pleased to recommend some of our preferred providers. While purchasing a travel insurance policy, be sure it covers the following contingencies:

• Medical treatment and evacuation.
• Repatriation
• Emergency helicopter rescue.
• Trekking and climbing.

You need to get a higher tier of travel insurance to be covered at a high elevation. For the Annapurna Circuit trekking, we recommend securing insurance to cover your trip activities at more than 6,000m/19,685 feet. Luckily travel insurance policies are easy to get online and you can compare coverage between packages rapidly and easily. Trekking under the protection of travel insurance will assure your peace of mind and protect you in the unlikely event that you need to file a claim.

AMS – Acute Mountain Sickness:

Acute Mountain Sickness (AMS) or altitude sickness is one of the risks while traveling at high elevations. The reason for getting AMS is that the body doesn’t acclimatize at lower altitudes, and the result can be debilitating. So, it is most important to take appropriate measures in time. Maintaining a constant pace and allowing for good acclimatization days will help reduce the chances of getting AMS.

Likewise, you must keep yourself hydrated during the trip. As a result, drink plenty of water and avoid alcoholic drinks as they dehydrate the body. If you are planning to travel on a local adventure journey in Nepal, then keep the following things in mind.

Note: if you have any symptoms of altitude sickness then keep in contact with your local trekking guide. Our guide is trained and he knows how to solve  (AMS) Acute Mountain Sickness. 

The main Symptoms of altitude sickness:

• Headache
• Nausea
• Vomiting
• Fatigue
• Difficulty sleeping
• Dizziness
• Lightheadedness
• Loss of appetite
• Difficult to breath

Preventive measures:

• Do not drink alcoholic beverages at high elevations.
• Keep yourself hydrated
• Acclimatize from low to high altitude and back to sleep at low altitude.
• Do not ascend more than 500 meters in a day
• Do not walk very fast at the high altitude.
• Walk slowly at high elevations and keep walking.
• Do not walk alone on the way.
• Inform your guide as soon as you experience any high altitude sickness.
• Drink plenty of boiled water and hot tea.
• Take garlic soup and ginger tea; they are high-altitude sickness remedies.

Safety, Security, and Satisfaction:

Himalayan Local Guide guarantees our valuable clients (Safety, Security, and Satisfaction). Safety is the most important concern for us. For the trip, we will be carrying all necessary trekking gear, equipment, and first-aid kits. Our professional leaders and local trekking guides have extensive knowledge and wide first-aid training. When hiking, if a trekker gets (AMS) – Acute Mountain Sickness due to the altitude, normally presenting as headache, vomiting, dizziness, fatigue, and difficulty breathing you can inform our leader. Our local trekking guide will give you suggestions on how to manage AMS – Acute Mountain Sickness and he or she will help you, if they cannot do anything then the trekker must decide whether to continue as health is most important. In case of emergency, the rescue helicopter will always be on standby to take you back to the hospital from a high elevation. No worries, we are always here for your service and our time is spent in the mountains with mountain lovers and hikers. 

Passport and Visa:

Travelers/trekkers to Nepal will need to obtain a visa when they arrive at Tribhuvan International Airport or they can get a visa from their country's Nepal embassy. Most travelers will get a visa on arrival at Kathmandu Airport. Please ensure that your passport is valid for at least six months from arrival, starting from the date you enter Nepal. You must also bring extra passport-sized photos of yourself.

On Arrival Visa Fee:

15 Days – 30 U$D

30 Days – 50 U$D

90 Days – 125 U$D

Necessary documents:

• Insurance paper.
• Passport.
• Passport-sized Photos.
• Tims Card (Trekking Information Management System Card.
• ACAP (Annapurna Conservation Area Permit) Entry Fee.

Annapurna Circuit trek with a professional local trekking guide and porters team:

Himalayan Local Guide Pvt. Ltd provides knowledgeable, expert, government-registered, trained, licensed guides for your Annapurna region trek who are from the same place and know the regional trekking area well. Our local trekking guide and porter or porters cum guide is very strong and knowledgeable about the whereabouts of the place, its history, culture, flora and fauna, etc.

We are always here to serve you if you are interested in trekking to these mountain areas. We will be delighted to guide you to these heavenly areas where you can rejoice and spend your leisure time with beautiful mountain scenery and hills. It will be a lifetime local adventure experience for you.

Last-minute booking with us.

The last-minute booking with us can be made by any intended trekker/traveler the day before your journey begins. As well as, for whatever reason Himalayan Local Guide P. Ltd has a special offer for a last-minute booking. The payment should be made 100%  within 24 hours if we accept. We do try our best to manage a trek at any time, and if you are booking this for the last minute, then, booking can be made directly through the online form or you can send us an email, messages on WhatsApp, Viber, or by calling on your cell phone.

Responsible Travel:

“Come as a Guest”

“Go as a Friend”

We have a strong and expert commitment to environmental suitability for protecting our delicate ecosystems. Without a doubt, the tourism sector has brought many optimistic impacts in terms of wealth generation, service opportunities, infrastructure, education, and healthcare. However, with the swell of trekkers' harmful impacts, the effects have also become noticeable on society and the environment. Please kindly ensure you think about the environment and avoid confusion; moreover, Himalayan Local Guide (P). Ltd. works together with (KEEP) Kathmandu Environmental Education Project and organizes eco-friendly trips that are environmentally responsible and culturally pleasing, meeting the expectations of both travelers/trekkers and communities.

TREKKING EQUIPMENT LIST:

Body Clothing:

• Sleeping Bag
• Down Jacket
• Three pairs of trekking t-shirts
• Long-sleeved shirts
• Thermal Shirt for colder places
• Fleece Jacket
• Warm wool sweaters
• Waterproof and windproof jacket
• Cotton trekking pants with folding
• Waterproof and windproof pants

Head and Face:

• Sun Hat
• Wool or fleece hat
• Headlight
• Sunglasses
• Sunscreen 50
• Face wipes and towel

List of Footwear:

• Trekking Boots
• ¾ pairs preferably cotton socks
• Crampon
• One pair of extra sports shoes

Necessary Gear: 

• Gaiters just in case of snow
• Gloves and thick gloves
• Big rucksack above 40 L
• Waterproof bag cover
• Rain Coat
• Trekking Pole (if you needed)
• Laundry Soap
• Shampoo
• Toothbrush
• Toilet paper
• Water pills
• Bottle for drinking water
• Pen and Notebook
• Copy and Tourist Guidebooks
• Camera
• Battery charger
• Memory card
• Cell Phone and Charger
• Money Wallet
• Altimeters and Playing cards

First-aid Kit:

• Diamox
• Cotton bandages
• Paracetamol
• Painkillers
• Loperamide to control diarrhea (just in case).
• Water purified tablets
• Lozenges
• Elastic bandages
• Thermometer
• Moleskin and sling.